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Depends on lab:
A lot of this depends on what your problems are. Specifically however laboratory studies can sometimes cause conflict. It depends on whether the test was done the correct way, and lab tests can vary even day today. Some labs do a better job than others. This may also depend on the technique of the type of dna test that was done. Your physician can help clarify this.
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Tests and lupus:
The question is why is the doctor running the tests? If your symptoms and physical signs are a strong indication of possible lupus, positive dsdna helps confirm a diagnosis of lupus. If the tests are run for "screening", they are worthless tests. No diagnosis of lupus or connective tissue disease can be made on antibody studies alone.
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Rheumatologist:
This test alone is insufficient to diagnose lupus. It has to be supplemented with appropriate symptoms and physical findings. A rheumatologist is best qualified to evaluate, advise, and treat you, if needed.
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Follow up needed!:
Good morning, the test results suggests some immune reaction or immune hyperactivity, but not enough to worry about. These may return to normal or get higher in numbers. Follow up by your doctor is suggested.
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Not necessarily:
The ANA is non-specific and can be positive in other diseases and also in normal people. It has to be evaluated in the context of the physical symptoms. If you have concerns, see a rheumatologist.
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See details:
The ANA and dna do not usually become negative with treatment although it does rarely occur. The only symptom you mention is mouth ulceration so it is difficult to comment further.
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See details:
The diagnosis of lupus depends on having a clinical history compatible with the diagnosis. The DNA result is not impressive and the original ANA could result from many causes.
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What symptoms:
No tests needed, clear history, objective evaluation!
do not make yourself sick because of family history. The familial connective tissue diseases usualy have positive antibodies.
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Yes, I would say :
Your chance of of having lupus or Sjogren is less than 1 to 2% with those negative serology. But I would say majority (if not all) of rheumatologist would likely advise you to look for other diagnosis unless you have tissue biopsy to suggest otherwise.
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See below :
Reactive (atypical) lymphocytes are usually due to viral illness or stressor on the body. It could be due to a medicine reaction or autoimmune disorder as well. Your CRP level of 0.1 is very low which is good. And your ra/anti ds dna are negative. So overall they didn't find anything abnormal and they called it possibly due to reactive process.
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